Spanish Conversation · Level 20
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Spanish word
respecto
Pronunciation
IPA/resˈpekto/
Meaning
- masculine nounregarding
Example
Respecto al contrato, hay varios puntos pendientes.
Regarding the contract, there are several outstanding issues.
More examples
Con respecto a la reunión, ¿podemos cambiar la hora?
With respect to the meeting, can we change the time?
Core concept
A labeled arrow linking a subject and its related matter.
Common phrases
con respecto a
with respect to
al respecto
in that regard
Similar words
tema: Central theme or topic that guides a discussion or inquiry.
asunto: Specific affair, case, or business matter requiring attention.
Definition in Spanish
Indica relación o referencia a un asunto o tema, frecuente en la locución «con respecto a» para introducirlo.
Word origin
The word comes from Latin respectus, the past participle of respicere 'to look back', originally meaning regard and later used as a noun for reference or relation between things.
Usage tips
- Usually found in the set phrase 'con respecto a' and sounding formal, with 'sobre' or 'acerca de' more common in everyday speech.
Other meanings
- aboutpreposition
- in connection withpreposition
Related words
- respectivorespectiveadjective
- respectivamenterespectivelyadverb